Special Education Timeline

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education

    Segregation in schools was deemed unconstitutional. This allowed for all children regardless of race to attend public schools and receive a free education.
  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    An act passed that states all children regardless of disabilities can receive a free education.
  • Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson v. Rowley

    Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson v. Rowley

    This was the first interpretation of PL 94-142. Amy Rowley was a child who was deaf. Her parents believed she could have learned more if she had an ASL interpreter. The court decided that her education was appropriate. The PL 94-142 does not stand to maximize a child's education, but an equal education to those without disabilities.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    States that all children have the right to receive a free public education regardless of any disabilities. This became known as Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) in 2004.
  • American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    This act was passed to protect Americans with disabilities from discrimination related to their treatment. It protects their civil rights.
  • Council for Exceptional Children

    Council for Exceptional Children

    In 1998, the Council for Exceptional Children listed basic requirements and expectations for special education teachers. This requires special education teachers to give more individualized instruction to their students with special needs.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act

    This act was to improve the education of all students. This act required students with disabilities to take standardized tests and receive a score that was equal to their classmates that did not have disabilities. This act also requires teachers to be more qualified to teach Special Education. This act also held schools accountable for students education.
  • Common Core State Standard Initiative

    Common Core State Standard Initiative

    A set of standards that define what students should learn in a particular grade between Kindergarten and twelfth grade.
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    This act replaces the No Child Left Behind Act. It requires that students with disabilities take part in assessments for out come measures.
  • Endrew F. v Douglas County School District

    Endrew F. v Douglas County School District

    Clarifies the depth of the Rowley case and set a standard for children with disabilities in education.